Energy Minister warns of blackout over unpaid bills

The article discusses Lebanese Energy Minister Jouji Sade's warning about the risk of a nationwide power outage in Lebanon if the dues owed by the Electricité du Liban (EDL) to the public sectors are not paid. These overdue payments have surpassed $268 million, due to the Ministry of Finance’s refusal to settle the debts. The minister emphasizes that continued lack of funding threatens the electricity supply, potentially leading to widespread darkness—especially amidst rising global oil prices and delays in approving allocations in the 2026 budgets. The government faces a challenge in paying accumulated bills, particularly water bills and expenses related to subsidies. He warns that non-payment could result in a complete shutdown of electricity, jeopardizing public facilities and official institutions. The solution, according to the minister, lies in urgent government decisions to settle these dues through monthly payments, avoiding the need to increase electricity tariffs on citizens.

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